Burnett Inland Futures Strategy

Burnett Inland Futures Strategy

With a strong history of innovation and resilience, the Burnett Inland has endured more than its fair share of drought, floods, natural disasters and industry changes, yet none of these have defeated us - in fact, they’ve driven resilience, innovation and tenacity.

The challenges that lie ahead from climate change, further disruption from technology advances and the potential exit of some of our dominant industries will also provide significant opportunities, and we know as a region that we will be stronger in 30 or 50 years time if our people are given an opportunity to co-design their preferred future.

​The research report drew on work previously done in the region as well as case studies for regions who have navigated their way through complex change, and proposes a framework for all - community members, businesses, government and agencies - to be involved in building resilience into the future.

The report considered the regional context, including industry and economic outputs, demographics, and innovation investment infrastructure activity. As well as, identifies the ‘ecosystem’ of leading economic development organisations in the region, including government, peak bodies, community organisations, service providers, corporations, foundations, and education providers.

Furthermore, the report highlighted current strategies and narratives by relevant institutions and community leaders, including a strategy thematic analysis and identification of accountabilities and potential gaps in strategy execution and enablers and inhibitors identified by the community.

The research report also outlined regional transition models from literature with examples of National and International case studies.

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